Jackson County Parks & Recreation
Jackson County Parks and Recreation is one of the Midwest's premier park systems and we are making it even more convenient for you to take advantage of the many wonderful things that make our county a destination all its own... from visitkc.com
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Harry S Truman National Historic Site includes the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri. Both units are within the Kansas City metropolitan area (population 1.5 million). ... museumland.net
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center And State Museum
The Center is named in honor of Bruce R. Watkins, a political and social activist. Watkins was fueled by the need to recognize and preserve the varied contributions African-Americans made to the development of Kansas City... museumsusa.org
Thomas Hart Benton Home Shs
Reflections of Thomas Hart Benton's life are present in both his home and his paintings. A renowned painter, sculptor, lecturer and writer, Benton had a gift for interpreting everyday life. One of his most noted murals,... mostateparks.com
Worlds Of Fun
Worlds of Fun was Jack Steadmans dream that came true in 1973. After agreeing to terms with Lamar Hunt of the Hunt Corporation, his park opened as the second amusement park in Kansas City. Fairyland Amusement Park near d... coaster-net.com
Adventure Oasis Water Park
Water fun for the whole family. Park open May 24-Sept. 1, season passes also available; call 816-235-7843 for information. Additional Independence Parks to enjoy : -Water Playground - McCoy Park Location: 24 Highway & North ... visitkc.com
Loose Park
The readers of Kansas City Parent recently selected Loose Park as the best place for a picnic in Kansas City. The highlight of the park is its circular rose garden, containing 4,000 roses of almost 125 different varieti... grandparents.com
Antioch Park
Take your grandchildren fishing at this popular park that has two fishing lakes. When fishing at a Johnson County Park like Antioch, children16 years and younger, and seniors older than 65, do not need a license or perm... grandparents.com
Independence
Side A: Independence, famed "City of the Trails," was for two decades the starting point of the great western trade and travel routes to Santa Fe, Oregon, and California. Settled mainly by Southerners on land ceded the U.S. by ... hmdb.org
Legler Barn Museum
The Lenexa Historical Society promotes community involvement to preserve the heritage of Lenexa by sponsoring festivals and events. Learn more about Lenexa by visiting our website at Origins of Lenexa page. Annual Soup Lu... museumsusa.org